EIN 13-1624009

Fountain House

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
341
Year formed
1948
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Fountain House successfully addresses the devastating impact of serious mental illness. They were founded in New York City in 1948 with the belief that people living with mental illness can be active participants in their own and each other’s recovery.
Total revenues
$33,679,978
2023
Total expenses
$36,134,843
2023
Total assets
$68,109,263
2023
Num. employees
341
2023

Program areas at Fountain House

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - FOUNTAIN HOUSE PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH mental illnesS UTILIZING THE "CLUBHOUSE" MODEL DEVELOPED BY FOUNTAIN HOUSE (WHICH IS NOW UTILIZED BY OVER 300 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD). ITS CLUBHOUSE FACILITY IS LOCATED AT 425 WEST 47TH STREET IN NEW YORK CITY AND IS OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR. FOUNTAIN HOUSE'S SUPPORT SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY DIFFERENT UNITS, EACH OF WHICH IS OPERATED BY BOTH FOUNTAIN HOUSE'S MEMBERS AND ITS PROFESSIONAL STAFF. THE UNITS INCLUDE EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULINARY, HOME AND GARDEN, SILVER CENTER, RECEPTION, RESEARCH AND WELLNESS. MEMBERS OF FOUNTAIN HOUSE ALSO ARE AFFORDED VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK FOR PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYERS. FOUNTAIN HOUSE PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO ABOUT 1,300 MEMBERS EACH YEAR. AN ADDITIONAL CLUBHOUSE FACILITY CALLED FOUNTAIN HOUSE BRONX IS LOCATED AT 564 WALTON AVENUE IN THE BRONX. IT PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO OVER 200 MEMBERS EACH YEAR.
Rehabilitation housing facilities - housing residential opportunities are provided for approximately 365 people, through a variety of facilities, ranging from 24 hour staff-supervised residences to independent apartments in the community.

Grants made by Fountain House

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Fountain House of New JerseyProgram Support$15,000

Who funds Fountain House

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dauten Family FoundationTo Further Program Services$2,856,200
Lily Auchincloss FoundationGeneral Purpose$1,065,000
Van Ameringen FoundationRenewed General Suport With A Particular Focus on the Impact of the Organizations Employement and Wellness Programs.$1,000,000
...and 105 more grants received totalling $8,358,889

Personnel at Fountain House

NameTitleCompensation
Ashwin VasanPresident and Chief Executive Officer$354,630
Ken ZimmermanChief Executive Officer
Andrew SchonebaumChief Financial Officer$244,197
Kc KlegarInterim Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Lauren Feldman HayChief Information Officer
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Fountain House

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,695,775
Program services$20,116,255
Investment income and dividends$325,062
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$89,388
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$453,498
Total revenues$33,679,978

Form 990s for Fountain House

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-07990View PDF
2022-062023-05-11990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-09-29990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Mental Health Association in New JerseySpringfield, NJ$9,573,089
Data update history
April 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from The Laurie M. Tisch Foundation
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 32 new grant, including a grant for $1,065,000 from Lily Auchincloss Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $137,500 from The Warburg Pincus Foundation
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 18 new personnel
August 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsFamily service centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
425 W 47th St
New York, NY 10036
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
fountainhouse.org/ 
Phone
(212) 582-0340
Facebook page
fountainhousenyc 
Twitter profile
@fountainhouse47 
IRS details
EIN
13-1624009
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1948
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F33: Group Home, Residential Treatment Facility-Mental Health Related
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0291235
FTB Entity ID
6018618
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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